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GL56 SYY

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,454 mi
Last recorded40,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 SYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,454 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 40,454 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 39,768 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,114 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 38,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 38,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear secondry side light inop.

brake fluid reservoir near to minimum

Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,040 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,039 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyres outer wall has age related cracks and is low on inner edge

offside rear tyre has age related cracks on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front offside front and offside rear tyres are perishing and cracking on outer side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,256 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing and cracking on outer side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,776 miles

front brake discs are slightly scored

no smoke readings obtained engine low smoke emitter

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,464 miles

engine low emitter no smoke readings obtained

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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GL56 SYY is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 SYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL56 SYY registered?

GL56 SYY is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GL56 SYY safe to buy?

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